Finding it hard to get your French learning community talking? Would You Rather questions are the perfect way to spark imaginative conversations and get everyone practicing their French thinking skills. These ready-to-use templates make it easy to start fun, creative discussions that encourage participation from all levels.
Plan your content calendar and auto-post to Skool, Circle, or Mighty Networks
Would You Rather questions are a proven engagement tool because they invite members to imagine themselves in different scenarios and make choices. This naturally prompts reflection, comparison, and the desire to explain one’s reasoning, leading to deeper conversations. For language learners, this format also encourages vocabulary recall and cultural exploration in a low-pressure way.
French learning communities benefit especially from Would You Rather prompts because they can be tailored to include language, culture, travel, and personal preferences. These questions lower the barrier to participation, making it easier for shy or new members to jump in with a simple answer, while more advanced members can elaborate further. This inclusivity helps foster a sense of community and shared curiosity.
By presenting intriguing or amusing choices, these posts spark ongoing conversations and encourage members to use and expand their French skills in a playful context. This keeps the community lively, welcoming, and educational.
Would you rather spend a summer in Paris or a winter in Quebec? Share your choice!
💡 Example: "I would prefer a summer in Paris because I love warm weather!"
Would you rather only eat French cheese or only eat French pastries for a week?
💡 Example: "French pastries for sure, I have a sweet tooth!"
Would you rather watch French movies without subtitles or read French books with a dictionary?
💡 Example: "I would choose movies without subtitles to improve my listening skills!"
Would you rather visit the Louvre or climb the Eiffel Tower?
💡 Example: "I would love to visit the Louvre and see the Mona Lisa!"
Would you rather have a French conversation with a celebrity or a local chef?
💡 Example: "A local chef, because I could learn about food and language!"
Would you rather write a poem in French or compose a song lyric?
💡 Example: "I would try writing a poem, it sounds challenging but fun!"
Would you rather live in a small French village or a big city like Lyon?
💡 Example: "I would prefer a small village for the peaceful atmosphere."
Would you rather attend a French cooking class or a French art workshop?
💡 Example: "French cooking class, because I love food!"
Would you rather learn slang from teenagers or formal French from professors?
💡 Example: "Slang from teenagers, it's more useful for real conversations."
Would you rather travel by TGV (fast train) or by boat on the Seine?
💡 Example: "TGV for speed, but a boat on the Seine for the scenery."
Would you rather spend a day at a French bakery or a French market?
💡 Example: "A day at a bakery, fresh croissants every morning!"
Would you rather watch a French comedy or a French drama?
💡 Example: "Comedy, because humor helps me learn faster."
Would you rather master French pronunciation or French grammar?
💡 Example: "Pronunciation, it's the hardest for me."
Would you rather translate a French poem or a French news article?
💡 Example: "I would pick a poem, it's more creative."
Would you rather speak perfect French but never write it, or write perfectly but never speak?
💡 Example: "I'd rather speak perfectly, communication is key."
Would you rather spend a weekend at a French vineyard or at a ski resort in the Alps?
💡 Example: "Vineyard for the wine and relaxing scenery."
Would you rather learn French through songs or through movies?
💡 Example: "I love music, so definitely songs."
Would you rather join a French conversation group or take an online course?
💡 Example: "Conversation group, it's more interactive."
Would you rather have a French pen pal or visit a French-speaking country?
💡 Example: "Visit a country, nothing beats real immersion."
Would you rather learn French idioms or French jokes?
💡 Example: "Idioms, they are useful in conversations."
Would you rather only use Duolingo or only use YouTube to learn French?
💡 Example: "YouTube, because of the variety of content."
Would you rather celebrate Bastille Day in Paris or Mardi Gras in Nice?
💡 Example: "Bastille Day in Paris, the fireworks are legendary."
Would you rather learn to order food perfectly or ask for directions flawlessly in French?
💡 Example: "Ordering food, because I love eating out."
Would you rather memorize French verbs or French vocabulary lists?
💡 Example: "Vocabulary lists, verbs are too tricky for me."
Would you rather take a French history tour or a French food tour?
💡 Example: "Food tour for the delicious experiences."
Would you rather visit a Christmas market in Strasbourg or a beach in Nice?
💡 Example: "Beach in Nice for the sunshine."
Would you rather attend a live French theater play or a French music concert?
💡 Example: "French theater, it's a unique experience."
Would you rather learn French with a native speaker or with a textbook?
💡 Example: "Native speaker, it's more authentic."
Would you rather have French lessons every morning or every evening?
💡 Example: "Evening lessons fit my schedule better."
Would you rather always use formal 'vous' or informal 'tu' in French?
💡 Example: "Informal 'tu', I like being friendly."
Would you rather have a French accent when speaking English, or an English accent when speaking French?
💡 Example: "French accent in English, sounds cool."
Would you rather visit Mont Saint Michel or the Palace of Versailles?
💡 Example: "Versailles, I love history and gardens."
Would you rather read Tintin comics or watch Asterix movies in French?
💡 Example: "Tintin comics, they are classic."
Would you rather take a French cooking class online or in person?
💡 Example: "In person, it's more hands-on."
Would you rather be fluent in French slang or business French?
💡 Example: "Business French, for work opportunities."
Would you rather watch the sunrise in Provence or sunset in Brittany?
💡 Example: "Sunrise in Provence for the lavender fields."
Would you rather talk about French fashion or French history?
💡 Example: "French history, I love learning about the past."
Would you rather memorize 50 French verbs or 100 French nouns?
💡 Example: "100 nouns, they are easier to use."
Would you rather host a French-themed dinner or a French movie night?
💡 Example: "Dinner, because I enjoy cooking and sharing food."
Would you rather speak only in French for a day or write only in French for a week?
💡 Example: "Speak only in French for a day, it's a tough challenge."
Would you rather explore French castles or French vineyards?
💡 Example: "French castles, they are majestic."
Choose a template that fits your community’s mood or learning focus. Post the question in your group, forum, or chat, and encourage members to share their answers, ideally with a brief explanation. Pin or highlight popular threads to boost visibility, and consider translating the prompt into French for extra practice. Rotate question themes regularly to maintain variety and appeal to both new and long-time members.
For all platforms, keep prompts concise to encourage fast replies. Use polls if available to simplify participation. In forums or larger groups, follow up with summary posts or tag active members to maintain momentum. On chat-based platforms, consider timing posts during peak activity hours for maximum engagement.
To reinforce grammar, design questions that force learners to choose between sentences or scenarios using different tenses, moods, or grammatical structures. For example, 'Would you rather master the passé composé or the imparfait first?' or 'Would you rather always get noun genders right or always conjugate irregular verbs correctly?' This encourages reflection on challenging aspects of French and sparks discussion around rules and exceptions.
For intermediate or advanced groups, write your Would You Rather questions entirely in French to promote immersion and comprehension. For beginners, you might use a mix—phrase the core question in French but provide vocabulary help or explanations in English. For example, provide 'Préférerais-tu...' followed by a glossary for tricky words like 'voyager' or 'lire'.
Integrate cultural scenarios, such as 'Would you rather celebrate Bastille Day in Paris or Mardi Gras in Nice?' or 'Would you rather eat croissants every day or have endless baguettes?' This exposes learners to French traditions, foods, customs, and holidays, prompting them to research and discuss cultural elements while practicing the language.
Encourage members to respond in French, even if their sentences are simple or imperfect. Remind them that the activity is about communicating in context. Consider allowing translation for complex concepts, but gently prompt further discussion in French, e.g., 'Comment dirais-tu cela en français?' This builds confidence and fluency over time.
For mixed-ability groups, select scenarios using accessible vocabulary but offer optional 'challenge words' for advanced learners. For example, present a base question with simple words, then add parentheses or footnotes with synonyms or more complex phrases for higher-level students. This allows everyone to participate while stretching advanced learners.
Absolutely! After posting a Would You Rather prompt, ask members to read their answers aloud during a live session or in a voice message. Focus questions on tricky-to-pronounce words, e.g., 'Would you rather always pronounce “rue” correctly or “grenouille”?' This encourages speaking practice and peer feedback on pronunciation.
Skool · Circle · Mighty Networks